Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare livestock for shearing
Prepare livestock for shearing
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCSHG301A
AHCSHG301A
State Code
D7220
D7220
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/09/2012
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
11/09/2012
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit covers the functions required to sort and prepare livestock for shearing and defines the standard required to: select equipment appropriate to crutching and shearing tasks; organise crutching and shearing operations' muster, move and draft livestock to be crutched or shorn; critically observe and monitor livestock health and condition; organise feed and water supplies allowing for emptying out; avoid and remove contamination carried in fleece or on site.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Sort livestock for shearing
- 1.1. Livestock are located, identified and confirmed according to enterprise shearing plan.
- 1.2. Livestock are safely mustered and moved to shearing facilities, sorted and yarded according to shearing plan and enterprise requirements.
- 1.3. Livestock with pigmented fleece are identified and culled for separate shearing operations.
- 1.4. Potential and existing hazards are identified and controlled according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise requirements.
2. Prepare livestock for shearing
- 2.1. Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
- 2.2. Shearing, cleaning and drenching equipment is checked for correct operation according to manufacturer's specifications.
- 2.3. Livestock are crutched, as required, according to industry and enterprise requirements.
- 2.4. Contaminated and crushed wool is removed and disposed of according to enterprise requirements.
- 2.5. Livestock are taken off feed to allow emptying out before shearing.
3. Monitor livestock
- 3.1. Feed and water supplies for livestock are provided and maintained according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.2. Suitable shelter for livestock is provided and maintained according to animal welfare and enterprise requirements.
- 3.3. Livestock condition and health status is monitored for evidence of sickness, and recorded or reported according to enterprise requirements.
- 3.4. Environmental implications associated with shearing activities are monitored and controlled.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
covers sheep, goats and alpacas.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Livestock may include:
covers sheep, goats and alpacas.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
select equipment appropriate to crutching and shearing tasks
organise crutching and shearing operations
muster, move and draft livestock to be crutched or shorn
critically observe and monitor livestock health and condition
organise feed and water supplies allowing for emptying out
avoid and remove contamination carried in fleece or on site.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
select equipment appropriate to crutching and shearing tasks
organise crutching and shearing operations
muster, move and draft livestock to be crutched or shorn
critically observe and monitor livestock health and condition
organise feed and water supplies allowing for emptying out
avoid and remove contamination carried in fleece or on site.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3619 | RTE3122A | Prepare livestock for shearing | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ45 | AHCSHG301 | Prepare livestock for shearing | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D467 | AHC30110 | Certificate III in Agriculture | Qualification |